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First Thursday Pub Night: Rob Meany & Terramara Thursday, December 5, 2019 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 Award-winning songwriter Rob Meany, and his band Terramara, create jazz- infused rock with a sound akin to Steely Dan meets Ben Folds. Founded in 1998 by singer-songwriter-keyboardist Rob Meany, the band has released three records of original songs over the last 20 years, garnering a loyal following among jazz- rock lovers worldwide. Simple Gifts Friday, December 6, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$35 door Award-winning guitarist Billy McLaughlin is the leader of Simple Gifts, a six-member ensemble that has gained a loyal following for its acoustic, instrumental and vocal renditions of yuletide carols, hymns and seasonal favorites such as Carol of the Bells, Silent Night and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The ensemble uses its Celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and voices to combine traditional folk music with a variety of modern elements. Monroe Crossing Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $26/$30 This holiday season bring your friends and family to the ever-popular traveling Bluegrass & Gospel Holiday Show. Although Monroe Crossing specializes in traditional Bluegrass music, they also put their own spin on selections from other genres such as country, R&B, and rock and roll, along with some of their originals. Lakeville Area Arts Center 17